Caroline’s Helps Local Kids

Caroline’s Non-profit Thrift Shop in Aptos is dedicated to raising funds for Santa Cruz County non profits that provide programs and/or services for children with special medical, developmental, psychological, or nutritional needs.

Second Harvest was among sixteen organizations awarded funding as a result of a very successful 2013 in the thrift shop. The presentations were made at Caroline’s Annual Gifting Reception on January 19th. Overall, Caroline’s gave away an astounding $200,000 to non-profits serving local kids. Second Harvest received $10,000, which will provide 40,000 meals to hungry kids throughout Santa Cruz County. Thanks to Caroline’s for supporting Second Harvest’s Food For Children program.

Caroline’s is staffed entirely by volunteers. And welcomes all new or gently used items, including children’s toys and clothing, men and women’s clothing, sporting goods, frames and art, furniture, dishes, linens, and other household items. If you have a special talent (gardening, painting, sewing, quilting, etc.) and would like to donate time or treasures they will gladly receive them.

If you have items to donate or would like to volunteer, please visit Caroline’s for more information.

Thanks to everyone at Caroline’s for your commitment to helping local children.